Rhode Island needs to increase its ability to produce good jobs for families and college graduates. Many are faced with living in Rhode Island and subsequently leaving for more career opportunities in neighboring Massachusetts and Connecticut. The State needs to fund and encourage legitimate private business to operate in this state.
Why is this important?
The cost of living in Providence and cities around the country has sky rocketed. The minimum wage, adjusted for inflation has not increased since 1968. The middle class is what built this country and pays for the services the state offers. If the law makers and leaders of this state do not address this issue, future generations will lose funds for schools, public transportaion and other crucial public services.
